Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300
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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix JX305

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and JX300 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The G15 was unveiled 21 months later than the JX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G15 grades vs the JX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 and FujiFilm FinePix JX300. The full galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and FujiFilm JX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the FujiFilm JX300
G15 | JX300 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon G15
JX300 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and FujiFilm JX300
G15 | JX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G15 has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JX300 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 compared to the JX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and JX300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and JX300.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G15 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm JX300 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern G15 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | FujiFilm FinePix JX300 |
Also called | - | FinePix JX305 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1800 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 180 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $110 |